Piombino

Size limits

MAX LOA 300m, beam 36m, draught 12.5m, 80,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3-0.6m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The port is approaches from the S via designated lanes of the Traffic Separation Scheme in the NW part of Golfo di Follonica, E of Piombino signal station (42°55.3'N 010°32.6'E).

The depths off Porto Vechio di Piombino are very irregular and there are numerous depths of less than 9.0m in the roadstead.

An approach channel to Pontile Italsider, 0.125nm width, has been dredged to a depth of approx 12.0m in a 122° direction from the jetty head.

Port limits

Molo 'Batteria' on the SE and Pontile Italsider on the NE.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) has been set up in the Pada di Piombino must use the designated lanes of the scheme. Departing passenger vessels including ferries, bound for Isola d'Elba, and other vessels of less than 500GT bound N from the port, must use traffic lane U1. Passenger vessels including ferries, arriving from Isola d'Elba, and other vessels of less than 500GT arriving from N must use traffic lane E1. Departing passenger vessels including ferries, and other vessels of less than 500GT, bound for Olbia, must use traffic lane U2. Passenger vessels including ferries and other vessels of less than 500GT, arriving from Olbia, must use traffic lane E2. A precautionary area has been established in the approaches and entrance to Portovecchio di Piombino, at the N extremity of the TSS. An inshore traffic zone lies between S-bound traffic lane U1 and the SE coast of Promontorio di Piombino.

The VTS will provide information, radar assistance and radar pilotage in the approaches to Piombino, if requested. Vessels passing through the Piombino Traffic Separation Scheme must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16 and 12.

Anchorages

An area designated for the lighterage of dry bulk cargoes lies about 1.3nm SE of the harbour entrance.

Restrictions

Vessels entering and leaving the harbour must keep to the starboard side of the approach channel and proceed at the slowest speed consistent with manoeuvrability. Speed limit in the Traffic Separation Scheme is less than 15kts and not exceeding 12kts in the precautionary area. Passenger vessels have priority over cargo shipping.

Vessels entering harbour must give way to those leaving.

Tugs

Available between 0600hrs and 2300hrs, 2 hours notice required. Capacity 2,200hp.

Charts and publications

BA 131, 1999. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be given to ship's agent 7, 5, 4, 3 days, 48 and 24 hours in advance in accordance with Charter Party. Vessels should send pilot station ETA to the agent and call on VHF 1 hour before arrival. Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes must provide ETA 48 and 24 hours in advance.

Communications

Port Authority:

VHF: CH 11, 14 or 16

Telephone: +351 295 540 000

Fax: +351 295 540 019

E-mail: [email protected]

Harbormaster:

VHF: Ch 13 or 16

Telephone: +39 565 224240, +39 565 221000

Fax: +39 565 261011

E-mail: [email protected]

Maritime Advisory Service:

VHF: Ch 11

Vessel Traffic Service:

VHF: Ch 12 or 16

Tugs:

VHF: Ch 12

Telephone: +39 586 234133

Fax: +39 586 892025

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.nerigroup.net

Berthing:

VHF: Ch 12

Telephone: +39 565 224384

Fax: +39 565 228643, +39 565 228644

Website: www.ormeggiatori-piombino.com

Pilots:

VHF: Ch 13 and 16

Telephone: +39 565 229210

Fax: +39 565 229229

E-mail: [email protected]

Notices and regulations

Traffic regulations: Vessels carrying dangerous or potentially polluting cargoes are subject to specific restrictions and regulations which must be confirmed with the port authority.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Italian Coast Guard Headquarters, Legal Department.

Address: Viale dell'Arte 16, I-00146 Rome, Italy.

Tel: +39 06 590 841 87.

Fax: +39 06 596 482 93.

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Small repairs available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available via Livorno if ordered in advance.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Hospital in Piombino.

Transport

Nearest airport: G. Galilei, Pisa 90km.

Nearest railway: In port.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri, 0700-1900hrs.

Where it is

Piombino is situated at the N end of the Gulf of Follonica facing Elba Island, south of Livorno.

The port

The port handles a variety of cargoes in both the new and old port areas including wet and dry goods and ferry passengers. Vessels drawing an excessive draught may lighten at the anchorage in depths over 25.0m.

Traffic

Approx 4,000,000t of cargo, 28,000 vessels and 3,000,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Piombino?

Pilot boards within 1nm ESE of Molo Batteria and for deep draught vessels, 2nm SE of Molo Batteria.

What time zone is Piombino in?

Local time at Piombino is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Piombino?

1025.

Which load line zone is Piombino in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Piombino?

Port State Control at Piombino: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Piombino?

The UN/LOCODE of Piombino is ITPIO.

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